What does LAME mean?

Pronunciation
/leɪm/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
6
Words With Friends score
8
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. someone who doesn't understand what is going on
  2. a fabric interwoven with threads of metal“she wore a gold lame dress”

verb

  1. deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg“The accident has crippled her for life”

adjective

  1. pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness“a feeble excuse”
  2. disabled in the feet or legs“a crippled soldier”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

lamed8lamer7lames7lamest8laming9

Anagrams of LAME

male6 meal6 alme6

Words inside LAME

14 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

ale3 elm5lam5lea3mae5mel5ae2al2am4el2 em4 la2 ma4 me4

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Questions

Is LAME a valid word in word games?

LAME is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is LAME worth?

LAME is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from LAME?

14 other words, including ME, AM, AL and LA.